North Ridge Food Equaflux 200 Pulsation Dampener

Pump Type - Accessories

Max Head - 80M

Pump Materials - AISI316

Max Temp - 95°C

Max Viscosity - 15,000 cst

Max Solid Passage - 0.5mm

Self Priming - N

Inlet/Outlet Sizes - 38mm

Max Suction Lift - 0

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DESCRIPTION

FOOD EQUAFLUX 200 Pulsation Dampener

Maximum air supply pressure	8 Bar
Inlet/Outlet Sizes	G 1 1/2”
Operating Temperature	Up to 95°C Electro polished AISI 316

The FOOD EQUAFLUX 200 is an FDA approved pulsation dampener that is installed downstream of the pump to reduce pulsations and create a smooth and laminar flow. It is manufactured with an electro polished stainless steel 316 casing and installed with FDA approved PTFE diaphragms. Therefore, all parts that come into contact with the pumped fluid are of food grade standard. It is designed to be used for a wide range of applications within the food, beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

A pulsation dampener works by creating an area of low pressure that absorbs the pulsations emitted by the pump. A diaphragm is fitted that has a cushion of compressed air, this flexes and absorbs the pulsations. The FOOD EQUAFLUX 200 is connected to the air line and fed with compressed air, the diaphragm and air work in conjunction and automatically adjust the pressure to minimise pulsations in the pipework.

This pulsation dampener can be used with the FOODBOXER 100, FOODBOXER 150 and FOODBOXER 251 pump ranges.

This food grade pulsation dampener is Atex zone 2 as standard meaning it is suitable for operation in non-safe potentially flammable environments. As an option, this can come in an Atex zone 1 version if required.

Product summary

• FDA approved materials

• Electro polished stainless steel casing

• Available with tri clamp connections

• Minimises pulsations, vibrations and water hammer effects in the pipework

• Protects instruments downstream of the pump

• Diaphragms in PTFE as standard

• Atex Zone 2 as standard II 3/3 GD c IIB T135°C, available in Atex Zone 1 if required II 2/2 GD c IIB T135°C

• Idles without damage

• Can run on non-lubricated air

FAQS

What is a pulsation dampener and how does it work?

A pulsation dampener reduces pulsations in the pipework downstream from the pump. A pulsation dampener is typically required if the system is sensitive to pulsations and requires a smooth flow. We offer two main types of dampeners, the accumulator type for our piston/plunger pumps, these are pre-charged with nitrogen to a set pressure, they can cover pressures between 0 and 10000 PSI. The second type we supply are for use with our air driven diaphragm pumps, the Equaflux range are connected to a compressed air line and automatically adjust the pressure between 2 and 8 bar, they work with non-lubricated air and do not require manual adjustments of calibration.

How do I know if my application requires a pulsation dampener?

A pulsation dampener reduces pulsations in the pipework downstream from the pump. A pulsation dampener is typically required if the system is sensitive to pulsations and requires a smooth flow, such as hydrostatic testing or reverse osmosis. Pulsation dampeners or accumulators have additional benefits like reducing vibrations in pipework and extending the life of components downstream from the pump, such as regulating valves. By reducing pulsations and vibrations, the risk of water hammer is significantly reduced, and operators experience less fatigue when using hand operated nozzles.